Perioperative Nurses are Registered OR Nurses who assist the surgeons in the operating room during the process of surgery or operation. The typical job duties disbursed and listed on the Perioperative Nurse Resume falls nothing short of the following – taking care of the patient before, during and after the surgical procedures, checking the patient airways at all times, performing pain management, gathering all needed supplies, positioning and preparing patient at the operation table, passing medical instruments, monitoring patient’s vital signs, evaluating patients- postoperative phases and assuming all other duties as delegated.
Getting started as a Perioperative Nurse needs a certain amount of skills and qualifications such as – excellent knowledge of aseptic and sterile techniques, in-depth knowledge of patient safety and precautions, loads of physical stamina and ability to deal with emergency situations. A nursing degree and training in Perioperative training are commonplace among Perioperative Nurses.
Summary : Perioperative nurses help plan, carry out, and assess treatment for patients undergoing surgery. Perioperative Nurse is responsible for providing specialized care in the operating room, post-anesthesia unit, operating room and recovery areas.
Skills : Technical Skills, Communication Skills.
Description :
Cross-trained in all areas, general, vascular, thoracic, neuro, nephrology, & orthopedics.
Learned to scrub, string sets, & autoclave instrument sets.
Prescribed treatment times, de-accessed and weighed patients before discharge home.
Watched vitals closely, worked with physicians and following the individual patient orders.
Worked to maintain a safe environment for patients, families, and staff.
Circulated and scrub planned and emergent procedures in all specialties including Neurosurgery, Orthopedic Surgery.
Worked as a surgical nurse on the Perioperative team in a friendly ski town advocating for patients undergoing surgery and anesthesia.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Surgical Technology
Perioperative Nurse III Resume
Summary : Registered nurse experience in healthcare. Two years in primary care on med surg unit, five years experience as circulating nurse, eight years experience as surgical technician.
Skills : Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Communications.
Description :
Adhered to Regulatory Agenciesstatus adhere to ptandards and Policies.
Confirmed clinician's practice, privileges, and credentials.
Participated in perioperative teaching, answers patients /parents questions accurately and honestly taking into account age, cultural and religious factors.
Collaborated with the interdisciplinary health team concerning patients' plan of care.
Maintained the security and confidentiality of data and information in accordance with patients rights policies.
Performed perioperative assessment when the patient arrives in the OR suite.
Demonstrated correct circulating and scrub techniques, including safe use of patient care equipment utilizing safety precautions.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Nursing
Sr. Perioperative Nurse Resume
Summary : Energetic, hardworking individual seeking a Nurse Practitioner position within organization that will effectively utilize military and civilian experience, to provide excellent care to patients.
Performed a number of intraoperative functions, which may include handling tissue, providing exposure, using the surgical instruments.
Circulated Nurse-managing the overall nursing care in the operating room and helping to maintain a safe and comfortable environment.
Scrubbed Nurse-selecting, anticipated and handled surgical instruments and supplies used by the surgeon for and during the surgical procedure.
Currently only one of three nurses able to scrub a Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery, St.
Assisted with endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, endoscopies, and colonoscopies and recovery of the patient.
Founded member of the Gateway Regional Medical Center orthopedic team.
Identified ethical issues that arise during the perioperative phase like DNR, blood transfusions.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Nursing
Perioperative Nurse I Resume
Objective : Working in hospital surgical departments, ambulatory surgery units, clinics, or physicians' offices, these RNs are involved in the care of patients before, during, and after surgery.
Skills : Communication Skills, Technical Skills.
Description :
Worked for a free-standing surgical center supervising one medical technician.
Prepped for various types of surgeries including informed consent, history, and physical assessments.
Propped medication administration and prepared the patient for surgery as ordered.
Ensured all labs, X-rays, EKGs, History & Physicals are present.
Collaborated with patients, patient's families, physicians, physician's office staff and anesthesiologists.
Registered Nurse The initiation and continuing care of the surgical patients including pre-registration for surgery, patient assessments.
Provided both preoperative and postoperative teaching.
Cared for surgical patients as well as post-cardiac catheter patients.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Nursing
Perioperative Nurse/Executive Resume
Objective : Registered Nurse position within a company whose primary focus is providing exceptional and sufficient patient care.
Skills : Problem Solving Skills, Technical Skills.
Description :
Obtained appropriate sterile and unsterile items needed for the procedure.
Maintained a correct count of sponges, needles, instruments, and counts at appropriate times.
Documented surgical procedures and medications used in the hospital charting system.
Checked the patient's chart, identifies the patient, verifies surgery procedure with a consent form, and brings the patient to assigned O.R.
Assisted anesthesia personnel and keeps accurate records throughout the procedure.
Applied electrosurgical grounding pads, tourniquets, and monitors before procedure begins.
Anticipated additional supplies needed during the procedure and demonstrate the ability to respond appropriately in emergencies.
Helped transport the patient to a recovery room and assists in the cleaning of the room and preparing for the next patient.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Entry Level
Education
Nursing
Perioperative Nurse/Analyst Resume
Objective : Working with patients prior to surgery to complete paperwork, and help answer questions or calm fears about surgery.
Skills : Challenging Skills, Risk Management.
Description :
Circulated and scrubs case for General, Orthopedic, GYN, and Urology.
Updated process for cytology room, ordered and arranged maintenance for new equipment like 3D imager.
Coordinated with Perioperative services to provide smooth and efficient check-in through a discharge of cytology patients.
increased patient load from average a day.
Increased revenue for the hospital with no loss due to infection or legal actions.
Pleased with service and thus more likely to return and give community capital.
Time management and efficiency with no untoward during the time of duty.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
DMIN
Lead Perioperative Nurse Resume
Summary : Experience in several areas of nursing to include administration. Flexible with good communication skills. Patient advocacy and work ethic takes top priority.
Skills : Management, Leadership, Chart Audits.
Description :
Monitored patients awakening from anesthesia while assisting in their transition to responsiveness.
Audited charts for state and company compliance.
Floated from recovery to pain management when the need arose.
Collaborated, facilitated, and recommended treatment plans and medical care.
Documentation completed and successfully returned for billing.
Expedited return to work within a timely fashion.
RN staffed nurse for 10-bed Operating Room Dept.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Bachelor Of Science
Associate Perioperative Nurse Resume
Headline : Detailed Perioperative Nurse with experience in operating room preparation, sterilization and sterile environment maintenance throughout surgical procedures.
Skills : Management, Decision Making Skills.
Description :
Identified further care needs and evaluates patients' health status.
Functioned in both scrub and circulator roles in various cases.
Prepared operating room instruments and supplies required for all surgeries.
Coordinated with OR staff to verify exact instrument, sharp and sponge counts.
Assisted with proper patient positioning for various surgeries providing complete patient safety.
Assessed the patient's needs and provide appropriate care in the operating room.
Mentored new perioperative nurses to the facility.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Associate In Nursing
Asst. Perioperative Nurse Resume
Headline : To obtain a nurse position that will allow to utilize clinical, clerical and interpersonal skills to all patients in all stages of life.
Skills : Nursing, Patient Caring Skills.
Description :
Met with patients before surgery and conducted a health history exam, and other necessary assessments.
Prepared patient for surgery and performed all necessary interventions such as vital signs, medication administration.
Acted as a circulating nurse during surgery.
Positioned, performed sterile preps and administered needed medications, fluids and dressings.
Assisted anesthesiologists with nerve blocks.
Administered conscious sedation for pain management.
Monitored patient's vital signs during conscious sedation.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor Of Arts
Perioperative Nurse Resume
Objective : Seeking a position as a Registered Nurse in an acute setting that emphasizes quality care for patients and facilitates growth and development as a professional nurse.
Skills : ER Nurse, Technical Skills.
Description :
Performed initial and final count of sponges, instruments, and needles.
Assisted the surgeon by selecting and handed over the required supply and instrument.
Performed the tasks of a circulating nurse. Assisted the surgical nurse in preparing and counting instruments.
Assisted in managing the nursing care of a patient during surgery.
Observed for breaches in surgical asepsis and coordinating the needs of the surgical team.
Trained to manage the care and environment during surgery.
Provided support and care to pre-operative patients.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Nursing
Perioperative Registered Nurse Resume
Headline : As a Perioperative Registered Nurse, responsible for Providing 24/7 nursing assessment, intervention, and management of patients under general anesthesia during surgery, post-operative care, and recovery, Monitoring and evaluating patient recovery, including weight gain or loss, pain or discomfort, side effects from medications or nursing interventions, infection control measures such as catheterization or wound closure to prevent infection.
Skills : Educator, Organizational, Technical.
Description :
Documented patient information obtained from interviews and prepare patients for surgical procedures.
Confirmed that all patient information is correct.
Identified any issues with patients before and after surgery.
Coordinated patient care with anesthesiologists, doctors, and surgical staff.
Administered medications before and after surgery as directed.
Immediately alerted doctors of any changes in patient conditions.
Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Diploma In Nursing
Perioperative Registered Nurse Resume
Summary : As a Perioperative Registered Nurse, responsible for Providing quality patient care and treatment by alling the best available resources to meet the needs of patients during surgery, post-operative care, and recovery, Working effectively with other health professionals to maximize patient outcomes.
Skills : Surgical Assistant, Direct Patient Care.
Description :
Assisted with patient care while hospitalized or under anesthesia.
Made minor adjustments to equipment to improve patient comfort.
Monitored patients' vital signs.
Performed laboratory tests related to patient care.
Prepared for surgeries by learning about the procedure.
Provided direct patient care to patients undergoing surgery or other procedures.
Provided direct patient care to relatives visiting a surgical unit.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
G.E.D
Perioperative RN Resume
Headline : Have a total of 25 years of experience in the Operating Room. Worked in Level 1 Trauma Centers as well as small Community Hospitals. Gained a lot of knowledge at each and every place haved worked.
Skills : Solid understanding of patient safety and precautions.
Description :
Outpatient Surgical Center and have many years of experience in the following procedures: Circulating Cataract w IOL.
Perioperative Nurse Working 7-3pm shift circulating surgical cases as assigned.
Organized surgical suite restocking and preparing for next days scheduled cases.
Responsible for managing the nursing care of the patient within the operating room & coordinating the needs of the surgical team with other care.
Observed the surgery & the surgical team from a broad perspective & assisted the team to create & maintain a safe & comfortable environment.
Assessed the patient condition before, during & after the operation to ensure an optimal outcome for the patient.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
B.S. In Nursing
Perioperative RN Resume
Headline : As an Perioperative RN, possess phenomenal efficiency and attention to detail. Have an outstanding understanding of the procedures of surgeries, safety techniques, and patient care.
Skills : Excellent knowledge of aseptic and sterile techniques.
Description :
Worked with patients prior to surgery to complete paperwork, and help answer questions or calm fears about surgery.
Monitored a patients condition during and after surgery.
Selected and passed instruments and supplies to the surgeon during operation (sometimes referred to as a scrub nurse).
Managed the overall nursing care in the operating room to help maintain a safe and comfortable environment (sometimes referred to as a circulating nurse).
Educated patients on best practices for recovery, including pain management and keeping wounds clean.
Cleaned surgical equipment and operating rooms to maintain a sterile environment.
Ordered supplies and necessary equipment.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
B.S. In Nursing
Perioperative RN Resume
Headline : Perioperative RN help specialists and surgeons during the surgical procedures. Helping the surgeons amid surgeries and keep the operating room clean and tidy consistently.
Skills : Cool tempered with emotional and Physical stamina.
Description :
Provided surgical patients with perioperative care in recovery, procedure, and operating rooms.
Stocked operating rooms with sterile surgical equipment, linens, and supplies.
Developed and implemented nursing care plans for surgical patients.
Prepared patients for surgery by cleaning and disinfecting areas to be operated on.
Assisted surgeons during surgical procedures.
Applied sterile techniques in handling medical instruments and equipment pre-, during, and post-surgery.
Collaborated with surgical teams and other medical professionals on patient medication and post-surgery care.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
B.S. In Nursing
Pre OP Nurse Resume
Summary : As a Pre OP Nurse, Provided professional nursing care to patients, including conducting nursing assessments, assisting with exams and treatment, patient education, and documentation in the medical record. Organized a plan of care which includes organizing, evaluating, and delivering all aspects of each patient's care.
Skills : Patient Care, Nursing.
Description :
Utilized equipment safely and appropriately and Maintained patient safety and comfort.
Assisted in procedure rooms and post-operative area as required.
Maintained case preference cards with the necessary documentation.
Performed CLIA-waived testing and Provided care appropriate to the age of patients.
Maintained proper quality control of lab equipment.
Performed thorough and accurate continual patient assessment, anticipating potential problems and reporting pertinent assessments to the anesthesiologist, supervisor, and/or surgeon appropriately.
Monitored surgery schedule continually, communicating arrivals, cancellations, and delays; communicated with reception desk, contacts patients or surgeons who are late.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Degree In Nursing
Pre OP Nurse Resume
Summary : As a Pre OP Nurse, assessed and diagnosed patient and family needs in order to provide quality care to assigned patients. Developed, discussed, and communicated a realistic problem list for each patient, and collaborated with each patient, family, and significant other in order to address all identified needs.
Skills : Developmental Skills, Testing.
Description :
Notified anesthesia of the next day's OR schedule.
Reviewed with the anesthesiologist health histories of any scheduled admissions that do not meet the Centers admission criteria.
Reviewed or took physician verbal preoperative orders prior to the day of admission.
Monitored orders or preoperative testing requests from either the admitting physician or the anesthesiologist have been received prior to the day of admission.
Respected the patient's right to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.
Assisted the patient to undress, if the patient needs assistance, and gives the locker key to the patient's family.
Followed appropriate Pre-Op/Admitting policies and procedures.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Degree In Nursing
Pre OP Nurse Resume
Summary : As a Pre OP Nurse, providing direct patient care at a proficient level, in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice with the policies, values, and mission of the organization. Monitored patients to maintain a safe environment, optimized outcomes, and maximized available resources.
Skills : Monitoring Patients, Patient Care.
Description :
Assisted with all other duties as the need arises or as assigned.
Complied with facility Standards of Behavior and complete all required education assignments within the designated timeline.
Performed and documented pre/post procedure assessment/evaluation/education of the patient.
Responded to life-threatening situations utilizing nursing standards and protocols for treatment.
Handled critical and highly stressful situations, reacting decisively with efficiency and composure.
Provided nursing care in a technically complex environment.
Evaluated learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
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